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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74
Nurture Your Neighbor
Nominate a Mom for a Free Ultimate Mind / Body Makeover By Tara Kerrigan Hayes
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hile the complicated origins of Mother’s Day attributes a woman named Anna Jarvis to founding the holiday, it was actually her own mother, Ann Jarvis, who had a slightly different idea for the holiday’s intent. Rather than simply
celebrating one mother in particular, (our own), she envisioned a community service day for mothers to help other mothers in need. It is in that same spirit that Nuture Your Neighbor was created. Though previous Mot her’s Day M a ke - over Contests held by Nurture Salon and Spa focused mainly on aesthetics, this year, owner, Susan Devlin (who is known for her charity work), is partnering with several local businesses in a display of community love, to award one special mom with an ultimate make-over to nurture her in mind, body and spirit with the goal of inspiring enduring change. And now we need you - our community - to help us find an inspiring mom in need! Who to Nominate We all know those moms who are so busy caring for others, that she neglects her own self
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Living History on the Heights
Boston Police Commissioner William Gross and the sailors from the USS Constitution in 1813 uniforms. More Photos on Page 11 On April 25, courtesy of Suffolk History Professor Bob Allison and his wife Phyllis, various re-enactors brought history to life for students from nine Boston schools. The students visited Dorchester Heights and learned about the Evacuation of Boston by the British on March 17, 1776. This was the first colonial victory, recreated here by costumed and talented actors last Thursday – a great way to learn history.
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Life Turns on a Dime By Brianne R. Fitzgerald RN, MSN, NP, MPH
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inter in Boston is long and dark. T he Red line breaks down, folks complain about the weather and we make do. This winter I was part of the huddling hoards on the platform at Andrew trying to get home at night. I was a regular at Dunkin Donuts (ooops cross out donuts) in Andrew Square, I trudged Methadone Mile to see patients at the detox on Mass Ave, wandered by the empty=ty lot at Old Colony and Dorchester St on my way to my job at Gavin Foundation and tried to remain grounded with regular yoga at a Bikram studio. I practiced gratitude; I had several great jobs and my health. I was tired and attributed this to “old age” and New England winters. In the matter of six hours on a day I decided to see my primary care physician for a check up I was told that my labs had come back (who knew that lab values can be run within 1 hour of a blood draw) and that I had some critical lab levels that necessitated I go to the emergency department and “no, it could not wait until tomorrow.” I arrived at the Beth Israel ED was hustled into a private room, had a bone marrow biopsy and was then hustled off to Feldberg 7 where this journey begins. Acute myeloid leukemia is the diagnosis and in a split second I transitioned from a provider to a patient, a 180-degree leap in less than 24 hours. In many ways I think that I have been prepping for this adventure all my life. I have been a runner and slogged my way up Heartbreak hill on several occasions, I have hiked the Camino de Santiago de Compostela twice as a solo traveler and most importantly my life work in the addictions has taught me to live a day at a time with acceptance and gratitude. I recognize that all these life experiences are hard won and came through lots of trial and error. That is one of the gifts of life. You get do overs and try agains if you are willing to take the risks associated with the unknown. Today I sit with
a new opportunity to take yet another road less traveled. I am always up for the road less traveled and so it begins!
When Life Serves You Lemons….
At one time or another we all have hard days. During those days it may feel like the sun no longer shines for us. The world is not going to hell, our body feels heavy and tired and does not want to move and emotionally we feel lost with no way out. Those days are just a test and do not last forever. Use your coping skills and do not give up. Whether it be addiction or leukemia those days will come, days when hiking the Blue Hills is available and days when you are so sick and scared you wonder how to get through it. I am living this now and all the bromides I proffered to patients along the trail of life I must diligently practice or face the consequences. I use the term leaning into the fear, the illness the day. Nothing lasts forever, the good days or the bad. Leaning in gives me the semblance of my need to control. The paradox of leaning in allows me to let go and let God. Who knew that recovery from the fear could be so easy? Easy is a relative term, I have learned through trial and error much like the practice of Tai Chi that to master the problem one must put it off balance. The way we do it in addiction is to recognize that addiction is a formidable foe, much like leukemia. To hit it head on, beat it, white knuckle it, rail against it is wasted energy. The concepts of Tai Chi involve relaxation and breathing to generate health, longevity and internal strength and power. The goal is putting the body and the mind in harmony. Breath is the key and the one thing that we all can do to manage, reduce our struggle and enhance our life experiences. My 6-yearold granddaughter is taught breathe in the good air and blow out the candles when she faces a problem in kindergarten. Attending to the little things is a practice that prepares us to be better able to address the big things like recovery. Finding joy on the path to recovery is essential to the process. For me it is never saying no to someone who wishes to make a visit, even when I am not feeling my best. Human connection is key. In recovery from addiction one
of the vital aspects of 12-step is the role that socialization plays; setting up before the meeting, the coffee breaks and for many the time after meetings when folks gather to drink coffee, eat burgers and talk sports, girls, boys and work. One of the joys of this adventure for me was a visit to the aptly named Love and Mercy Salon where several of my grandchildren cheered as I closed my eyes tightly as my locks were shorn in anticipation for some of the bumps anticipated on the is journey.
The Transition: Nurse to Patient
All of the time I have hustled into a hospital to see a patient, all of times I have entered the hospital as a nurse rushing to make my shift, the times that I have visited fiends and family who were hospitalized never prepared me for the moment when I would trade places and be the patient. My brushes with a hospitalization have been infrequent; 4 labor and delivery and 1 admission nearly 40 years ago for an illness that I was sure I could beat as I was young and invincible. Since March 4, 2019 I have taken more pills that I could ever have imagined, had more tests, received multiple units of blood and been cared for by some of the most brilliant and compassionate nurses I have ever imagined. The very idea that I have needed and received so many units of blood is thought provoking to me. I have worked in places where there is no blood bank and some of those places are not all in the third world. What a gift to be in Boston where the greatest minds in science and clinical care are all within the city limits. You can’t go wrong regardless of hospital that you choose here in Boston as they all work together, and you are universally guaranteed state of the art care. People from all over the world flock to our medical centers for care unavailable in their home countries.
The Rolling Stones in their 1969 song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” rings true then and now. The idea that one might get what they need appears lost on many of the youth today. The news is filled with stories like Varsity Blues which on the surface defies the words of this song. Parents seem at a loss to deny their children anything. They wearily give up their cell phones to their little ones rather than sing a refrain from this classic song to them as way to distract and even engage them. On a personal note I had planned to walk my third Camino in September 2019. My training has not been for naught as I walk the unit oval on Feldberg 7. I am clocking 3 miles a day and The Camino has come to me as I begin to adjust to my new role as a patient. The role is not who I am it is just a part of the process. As we are all given labels; student, parent, addict it is important not to cling to tightly to the current role we see ourselves in as noted in an earlier column, life does turn quickly and without warning sometimes. I reflect on the excuse that folks with addiction issues are hampered by the stigma associated with this disorder. If one looks around, we can see that almost all of us have a direct association with addiction and therefore they are us and we by denying this contribute to the shame that in many ways we all carry. I am learning to lean into the current role I am in. Asking for help and being vulnerable is not my strong suite. I am a risk taker and control freak. The table have turned and for me to move through this experience I must relinquish an old skill set and learn some new strategies. So, it is with addiction; to move through this illness one must let go of old ways of being, risk engaging with others unlike themselves, become somewhat humble, nurture a flame of hope that all things come back to love and that each of us is loved
SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
Sister Evelyn Visits South
It’s always an occasion when Sr. Evelyn Hurley, Sisters of Charity (of Nazareth, Kentucky) comes to town. It has become an annual South Boston custom to welcome her. Why South Boston? Simply but elegantly stated, Sr. Evelyn says, “This is my home.” And not so incidentally, Sr. Evelyn turned 104 in March. Happy Birthday, Sister. by Rick Winterson
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outh Boston Online was fortunate to find a time when Sister Evelyn Hurley, a member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Kentucky, had a free hour. She is currently visiting South Boston, staying in quarters over the Parish Office of St. Brigid/ Gate of Heaven Churches. This is a visit to South Boston that Sr. Evelyn has been paying for the last several years. She comes here by herself and on her own, travelling alone from her Mother House in Nazareth, which is located in the middle of Kentucky in bluegrass country. And by the way, Sr. Evelyn turned 104 last month. Now, Nazareth, her present home in Kentucky, is 1,100 miles from South Boston. It’s quite a trip. Kentucky is historic in many ways, too. It was the fifteenth state to join the Union (June 1, 1792), shortly after # 14 Vermont joined the 13 original colonies in 1791. Kentucky is a beautiful state, from the Appalachians across the bluegrass to the “joining of
the waters”, where the Ohio River meets the Mississippi. It’s musical as well, from Sacred Harp spirituals to Bluegrass pluckin’ and singin’. The father of Bluegrass music, Bill Monroe, was born in Beaverdam, Kentucky; his Bluegrass Museum is located in Owensboro, Kentucky. Stephen Foster lived for a while in Kentucky also, after which he composed “My Old Kentucky Home”, nowadays the theme song of the Kentucky Derby. Bardstown, which is named for Foster, is right next to the Nazareth Mother House. It has annual Foster concerts that still sell out immediately. So why does Sr. Evelyn visit South Boston? Well, as we quoted her above, South Boston is her home. She was born and brought up here for 17 years on L Street, before she joined the Sisters of Charity in Nazareth, Kentucky. More important, she came back here to teach in 1950, at a Parish school that was first named “Nazareth”, then “Saint Brigid School”, and now is our “South Boston Catholic Academy”. Over the years, she taught in several grades, but basically was the First Grade teacher for 45 (!) years, until she retired in 1995 at age 80. So Sr. Evelyn is a native South Bostonian, who has spent the majority of her life here – 81 years out of her 104 total. There are hundreds of her students still living as adults in South Boston. They welcome her with open arms each and every time she visits. Our interview with Sr. Evelyn last Sunday rapidly turned into an informal conversation. We talked about the founding of her order of sisters in 1812, 207 years back. The Sisters have been serving in India for 70 years; they went into Africa 20 years ago. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are now contemplating opening a new facility in Kenya as well, and she mentioned volunteer work in Belize in Central America. Sr. Evelyn is justifiably proud of the work her community performs worldwide. Welcome back home to South Boston, Sister Evelyn.
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Mothers Day care. We are looking for any local mom in need of an energy shift. Whether she’s a working mother of three struggling to find work / home life balance, or a single mom with no support and continually in survival mode, we want to hear and share her story, and help lift her spirits. What She Will Recieve A cut and color of her choice by Nurture Salon and Spa. A facial of her choice by Nurture Salon and Spa. Professional make-up application by Nurture Salon and Spa (with take home make-up bag containing lipstick, bronzer a nd blush). Teeth Whitening (and dental work) by A ndy Brito, DMD. One free month of unlimited classes at Peter Welch ’s Gym Free Reiki session by Reiki Master, Amy Hayes. $100 credit towards an ensemble at Wears & Wares One-hour massage by Paula Sylvester Gift Certificate towards Mother’s Day Brunch at 224 Boston
What You Should Do Send us an email to: NurtureYourNeighbor@ya hoo. com brief ly describing your nominee (500 word max), and what it is that makes her special. This can be about her adversities, her triumphs, or how she goes above and beyond for her family or community in a profound way. Anything that illustrates why she deserves to be the recipient of our Nurture Your Neighbor Ultimate Make-Over! (Please include a photo). Submissions accepted now through midnight on May 9, 2019. Winner to be announced on May 10, 2019.
THE METROPOLITAN BEACHES COMMISSION INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STATE OF SOUTH BOSTON DCR BEACHES MBC Co-Chairs Senator Brendan Crighton of Lynn and Representative RoseLee Vincent of Revere and South Boston MBC Commissioners Representative David Biele and Kenny Ryan invite you to attend a MBC hearing and share your experiences, thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding South Boston DCR’s Beaches. This hearing is open to the public. All who visit and enjoy Carson Beach are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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“Havlicek Stole the Ball” (and our hearts)
by Rick Winterson
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outh Boston Online usually does not report on sports, except for news about local church and community teams. So, we are going to claim that there’s room for exceptions now and then. One of these is John Havlicek, whom everyone knows recently died.
To say Havlicek was a remarkable athlete is obvious. But he really and truly was. And his “numbers” were so good that some of them are worth repeating. He played 16 years and ended his 1,260 regular season game career with a 21-point regular season average. During his 172 postseason games (yes, he took part in 172 playoff games!), he averaged 22 points per game. Not only was he the quintessential team player, he played all of his games before the three-point shot was allowed. And you know something? John Havlicek never slam-dunked. No, every one of his shots was, well, shot-not-dunked. Havlicek was a remarkable player on defense as well, partly because of his iron-man stamina (he also holds the Celtics’ records for most minutes and most games played). He never let up; he never slowed down. Even when he was used as a “sixth man”, his minutes played were usually over 30 by the end of
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each game. Opponents claimed, “We just can’t keep up with him.” Havlicek ’s name is often mentioned alongside Bird and Russell. Both of these players were outstanding, of course, but they played a different game than Havlicek did. Perhaps the most informative comparison would be with Paul “The Truth” Pierce, a pure shooter who played 15 seasons with the Celts. Pierce scored 24,021 points for the Celts; Havlicek scored 26,395 – 2,374 more than Pierce. And we’ll say it once again: Havlicek played all his games before the three-point era began. Also, in an odd coincidence, Pierce went on to play with the Nets, Wizards, and Clippers, ending his entire career with 26,397 points (19 PPG), just two points more than Havlicek’s career total, before the three point shot went into effect. His career accomplishments got him into the Basketball Hall of Fame, placed him on the list of “50Top Players of
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All Time”, and put him #17 among all-time top scorers in NBA histor y (coincidentally, #17 was his team number, now retired, as well as the number of NBA Championships the Celtics have won to date). But most important of all, Havlicek was a fine human being, a true gentleman, from his obvious sportsmanship during each game to his concern for worthy causes off the basketball court. It’s a small point perhaps, but Havlicek always raised his hand when called for a foul, and he never gave the refs a hard time. Compare that to the Stanislavsky antics you see on the court in every NBA game today. His final games were played away, on the West Coast. Wherever he went in his final year, Havlicek received standing ovations at the end of the away games. He was very highly respected by all of his opponents. And with his teammates, he was the most dedicated of team players. His attention to worthy causes off the basketball court was just as exemplary. He ran countless f ishing matches as fundraisers and led the support for the Genesis Foundation for more than 30 years. He was humble, helpful to others, and human to his core. John Havlicek was (and still is!) a very fine example to all of us.
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SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
Renowned Composer and Polish Patriot Jan Paderewski Memorialized in South Boston
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ur Lady of Czestochowa is the name of the Po l i s h - A m e r i c a n Catholic Church in South Boston, located on the corner of Dorchester Avenue and Fr. Songin Way, just outside of Andrew Square. The parish is a key part of the South Boston/Dorchester neighborhood now officially known as “The Polish Triangle”. As has all of South Boston, Our Lady of Czestochowa Church has been observing the Centennial of World War I (“the War to end all Wars”) that stretched from April 6, 1914, till November 11, 1918. The latter date marks the very first Armistice Day, now called Veterans Day in America. In particular, you perhaps have noticed that the Church has erected a monument with a plaque mounted on a plinth of light gray granite. This is dedicated to Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the Polish patriot and eminent composer/pianist. Jan Paderewski had many talents.
When he fled his homeland to stay in the United States during World War I, he exercised his diplomatic talents in re-establishing Poland as an independent country – the Republic of Poland, in other words. Working tirelessly with his Polish compatriots abroad, he succeeded in obtaining diplomatic recognition of Poland as an independent nation from President Woodrow Wilson and his administration, after the Treaty of Versaille ended World War I on June 28, 1919. He also served as Poland’s Prime minister during 1919. And not so incidentally, he was a noted philanthropist. Jan Paderewski was also a superb musician, with a worldwide reputation for both his classical performances on the piano and his musical compositions. His piano concerts in America, including Madison Square Garden, Symphony Hall in Boston, and Carnegie Hall, were sellouts. His classical compositions, many dealing with Poland (e.g. his B Minor Symphony called “Polonie”), made their way into many classical repertoires. Perhaps most remarkable about Paderewski were his towering energies, his generosity, and his patriotism. It is fitting that on the Centennial of World War I, he is memorialized here in America.
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The South Boston Foundation will support youth educational, fitness, wellness and athletic programs in South Boston as well as parks and recreation facilities in South Boston. The Foundation Trustees are appointed by local elected officials and Massport and will oversee the South Boston Foundation and its allocation of funding. We are excited to begin this new partnership with our South Boston neighbors!
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East Boston RehabVolunteers
Drug Turn-In Day last Saturday Every year, the City of Boston, working with its local Police Stations and community volunteers, set aside a day that’s devoted to turning in unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Here in South Boston, the drug turn-in took place last Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Station C-6 on West Broadway. The volunteers were Brittney Burgess and Kay Walsh. Note the large quantity of (potentially) addictive medicines turned in, especially the large bag that contains several hundred s of mixed pills.
A group of seven clients (and gentlemen) from the East Boston Rehab facility were at the Gavin Foundation last week. They wasted no time – they went right to work cleaning up the trash and leaves along Devine Way that were left over from the ‘18/’19 winter and early spring! Thanks, Eastie! .
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Some of the unused prescription drugs that were turned in (note the large bag at the top).
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When Will It Be Cleaned Up? On Monday morning, March 18, the day after this year’s Parade, the stones that make up South Boston’s World War II Memorial were defaced. Some kind of oil was poured over them, leaving dark gray stains all over the individual stones. Seven weeks later, those stains are still there. The Memorial has been closed during the seven-week period. It claims that the DCR is working to restore the Memorial. Quite rightly, the sign asks that no attempts be made to clean it up, until the type of oil has been determined. But the Robert Moakley stone was cleaned with reasonable success, and the oil originally smelled like ordinary cooking oil. So when will the World War II Memorial be cleaned up? You have heard about other similar defacements, even to some cemetery grave markers. And a suspect was arrested. Enough is enough. Let’s get our Memorial cleaned up.
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2019 Laboure Spring Reception at The Exchange This Year by Rick Winterson
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he event was the Laboure Center’s 37th Annual Spring Reception. It took place last Thursday. For the first time, the venue was The Exchange, a multilevel atrium at the end of the Fish Pier in the Exchange Center, which featured an added-on tent that extended onto the wharf at the Harbor end of the Fish Pier. Regan O’Malley and Kelley O’Shea served as the Co-Chairs of this year’s Spring Reception. Later on in the evening, the Reception was graced by the presence of Bill and Mary Bulger. The Laboure Center is one of Boston’s many Catholic Charities, of course. Located at 275 West Broadway on the southwest corner of D Street, the Laboure Center in
The Kerr family Awardees – John, Kevin,Michael – thank Laboure for their Awards. South Boston offers local programs in three vital areas – workforce development; youth, elders, and health programs; and family stabilization programs. Cardinal Sean O’Malley asked for a Blessing on the evening’s event; Catholic Charities Director Debbie Rambo keynoted the evening’s program.
The Director of South Boston’s Laboure Center is Jacob “Jake” Bombard. He delivered a wellprepared and very interesting historical summary of the 112-year life and services of the Laboure Center here. His talk was quite impressive. Jake then handed the program over to Michael Shaughnessy (Jack and Mary’s son), who proceeded to present the 2019 Jack Shaughnessy Service Award. The Kerr Family was selected to be honored with the 2019
Shaughnessy Award. The Award was accepted by the three Kerr Family brothers – John, Kevin, and Michael. To say that their joint and individual efforts on behalf of the Laboure Center were outstanding really is not enough to describe the support John, Kevin, and Michael have rendered. A total fundraising figure that was mentioned amounted to an amazing $640,000. Just as important was the years and years of service they have already put into positions that ranged from the Laboure Board of Directors right on down to working in Laboure programs. The Kerr brothers were the first college graduates in their family, and they had been helped by Catholic Charities. John, Kevin, and Michael are perfect examples of the long-time South Boston tradition of “giving back”. Tom Tinlin then took over as the evening’s Auctioneer. Paraphrasing a saying of Bill Bulger (“Mr. President”), Tom requested that the audience “give cheerfully and bid often”. It worked.
Susan Nee, a faithful Laboure supporter, with Auctioneer Tom Tinlin.
Karen, Don, and Christine (from Al’s Liquors; a special kids volunteer)) at the Laboure Reception.
The Bulgers – Bill and Mary – wouldn’t miss a Laboure Reception.
Jimmy Calnan with Laboure Development Director Judy Swanson.
Board member Terry Joyce says “hello” to Laboure’s friends and guests.
Cardinal Sean O’Malley calls forth a blessing on the Laboure Spring Reception.
SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
Rep. Biele Votes to Pass $42.7 Billion House Budget Targeted Investments in Substance Use Treatment, Education, Housing, & Other Initiatives
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ast week, Rep. David Biele (D-Boston) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass its budget for fiscal year 2020. Funded at $42.7 billion, the House budget makes major investments in education, housing, and substance use services. To fight the opioid epidemic, the House budget invest $143.9 million for the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, which will help create five new recovery centers across Massachusetts, and allocates $49.4 million for the Substance Use Disorder Trust Fund. In terms of education, the House budget provides $5.1 billion in Chapter 70 funding for public education while increasing Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) by $30 million. For the City of Boston, the House budget allocates over $221 million in Chapter 70 funding for education and over $201 million in UGGA, both increases from last fiscal year. The FY20 House budget
makes key investments in housing by providing $117 million for rental voucher programs, including $110 million for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program, and $53.4 million for homeless shelters. Locally, the House budget also included an amendment filed by Rep. Biele that allocates $500,000 for the Boston Fire Department Training Academy. Other initiatives in the House budget include allocations of $46 million for state parks and recreation and $500,000 to create a specialized unit in the Attorney General’s office to investigate and enforce prevailing wage law violations on construction projects. “This year’s House budget balances the need for crucial investments in recovery, local aid, education, housing, and emergency services,” said Rep. Biele. “These funds will support individuals and families impacted by the opioid crisis, enhance our children’s education, and maintain programs and services that residents rely on every day.” The FY20 budget was approved by a vote of 154-1 in the House and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Councilor Flynn Calls For Hearing On Construction Safety Following the crane collapse in Seattle that tragically took the life of two ironworkers and two motorists, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn called for a hearing regarding the safety of construction sites in the City of Boston. Flynn called attention to several fires and injuries at job sites in recent years. “With the recent tragic events in Seattle and an unprecedented building boom in our city, we need to ensure that our construction workers are as safe as possible,” said Flynn. “Given the densely populated neighborhoods of Boston and the close proximity of heavy machinery and tall cranes, we also need to make sure safety is the top priority for our residents and workforce.” For constituent service issues, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3452 or ed.flynn@boston.gov.
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Building Trades Join Mayor Walsh, Former Celtics Player Chris Herren, for First-Ever Opioid Conference
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he Building Trades Employers’ A ssociation were joined by Mayor Martin J. Walsh, former Celtics player Chris Herren, and a coalition of union building trades to kickoff a first-ever Building Trades for Recovery conference. Organizers, supported by Mayor Walsh, announced a new campaign encouraging Narcan at every job site to reduce the number of opioid-related construction industry deaths in Massachusetts.
Construction is the hardesthit industry in the opioid crisis, with 150 deaths per 100,000 workers annually, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The goals of Building Trades Recovery Week are to increase awareness and understanding of opioid use, abuse and addiction, educate participants on how to recognize substance use on the job-site, hear from experts on best practices
Mayor Walsh Expands Meal Programs in Dorchester and South Boston Schools Mayor Walsh announced the second phase of expansion of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) My Way Cafe food and nutrition program to 25-30 additional schools in Dorchester and South Boston thanks to a $7.9 million investment in the Fiscal Year 2020 - 2024 Capital Plan announced by Mayor Walsh yesterday. Today’s announcement was made alongside students, teachers, faculty and staff at the Kenny School, which will have a new kitchen built over the summer. “All young people in Boston deserve access to fresh, and delicious food to make sure they’re healthy and able to do well in school,” said Mayor Walsh. “My Way Cafe is a program that promotes students making healthy choices and receiving the nutrition they need to help them focus on their education. I am proud that this public-private partnership is making a big difference in the health and food habits of our students across the city.”
for prevention and recovery and enable participants to voice their own concerns and questions. “It’s important what the building trades and the Employer’s Association are doing today. It’s about helping people,” Walsh said. “Now, the people who need the help most aren’t in this room tonight. And we know that. So, what we’re asking you to do, is when you leave here, to make sure to connect with people on the job who do need the help.” The keynote speaker during the first day of the weeklong conference was former Celtics player ChrisHerren, whose book “Unguarded” described his experience of recovery. He has also launched The Herren Project, which recruits social workers to match addicts with the support they need. He urged construction workers struggling with opioid misuse to seek help for a better future. “The bad days become the blessings
in recovery and the beauty of living life in sobriety,” Herren said. “It allows you to find a silver lining in your saddest stories. You become grateful for your worst moments.” The week will culminate in a 150-second stand-down honoring the 150 construction workers, per 100,000, who die from this disease every year. Mayor Walsh, the BTEA, and Building Trades leaders will join 75,000 workers Friday, at job sites across the state, as they all stop work to recognize the toll the opioid crisis has had on the industry.
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SBCA News ART ON THE STREET: The History of Street Art and the Importance of an Arts Education By Annie Wilson As a graduate of South Boston Catholic Academy and currently a senior at Boston Latin School, I have always held South Boston Catholic Academy in such a high regard which is why I wanted to do something that would give back to the students here. I took an independent research class this year at Boston Latin School called, Senior Capstone, where I was able to explore any topic that I wished, which was very daunting at first. I knew that I wanted to do an art related project and something that isn’t commonly taught about in schools, so I decided to pursue a project on the history of street art which was comprised of interviewing local artists, researching more about the origins of it, as well as, making a curriculum, that I ended up using at South Boston Catholic Academy and writing a zine, or a short and informal magazine made up of all of my research, as well as, many pictures of street art, from Boston and beyond. I also made an interactive map that you can find on my website, http://
artistsofboston.weebly.com, which also has information about local artists from interviews that I had with them. I decided to research more into street art because I think that it is a perfect medium, one where people are encouraged to take pride in their individualism and self-beliefs. I am a firm believer of an arts education and I soon realized that the perfect idea would be teaching an Art Class at South Boston Catholic Academy, with my former art teacher, Mrs. Putnam, who I owe so much to. She is probably one of the reasons for why I have loved art so much, basically throughout my whole life. I remember sitting in her art class completely enjoying it, and probably being a bit too loud laughing
with all of my friends. I have some of my best memories from South Boston Catholic Academy and from that Art Class, which made coming back to teach so enjoyable for me. It was like everything had come full circle. For the workshops that I taught, I decided that I wanted to have a portion where I focused primarily on street art, starting from the prehistoric ages, including cave paintings and the Nazca lines of Southern Peru, even though many people wouldn’t consider this to be street art. I wanted to show that people have been expressing themselves on surfaces way before street art came into the world, starting with the painting of freights in the 80s in New York City. I showed examples of specific artists, such as Banksy, Keith Haring, and Basquiat, a lot of artists with which the students already knew about. I also talked about the importance of political art as shown through JR’s, Woman are Heroes Project in Brazil, where images of woman were plastered on the houses, empowering them and therefore decreasing violence in the favela. I knew that I wanted to do more than teaching about the history of street art however, which is why I decided to also paint a mural in the school cafeteria with the sixth grade class, taking inspiration from works of Keith Haring. Each student chose an individual figure to paint and decorate, expressing individuality, as well as, the unity of the class as a whole. I am happy that this mural is going to always be on the walls of South Boston Catholic Academy and the class of 2019 will have a lasting legacy. The responses that I got to this workshop from the students were very positive. A lot of them told me that they
hadn’t learned about this type of art before and that they thought it was very interesting and useful to learn about because it is going to be the future of art. Activism through expression, the beautification of neighborhoods, and the focus on spreading awareness and taking pride in one’s individuality are all things that street art encompasses. I am so happy that the students took something from these workshops and that I had the chance to teach them things that they hadn’t completely learned about before. I am going to be attending and swimming at Smith College in the fall, and I hope to continue studying Art History. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. Thank you to Mrs. Deb Putnam, the Principal, Mrs. Helenann Civian and the sixth grade teachers Mrs. Denise Moriarty and Mrs. Terry Evens and all the students in the sixth grade class for being so enthusiastic about my project. I had so much fun! Quoting Mrs. Deb Putnam, our Art Teacher, “Annie did a great job! Both in this news article and in her project with the kids who absolutely loved her.” Thank you, Annie! From all of us at South Boston Catholic Academy.
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